Government Of Ireland Jobseeker’s Benefit For The Self-Employed : gov.ie

Organization : Government of Ireland
Facility Name : Apply for Jobseeker’s Benefit For The Self-Employed
Country : Ireland
Website : https://www.gov.ie/en/service/a030c1-jobseekers-benefit-self-employed/

What Is Jobseeker’s Benefit For The Self-Employed?

** Jobseeker’s Benefit for the Self-Employed (JBSE) is a payment for people between 18 and 66 who become fully or partly unemployed and have paid enough PRSI (Pay-Related Social Insurance contributions).

** Jobseeker’s Benefit (Self-Employed) is paid for 6 or 9 months depending on the number of social insurance contributions you have.

** If you are 65 Years Old and have ceased self-employment you may be entitled to Benefit Payment for 65 Year Olds.

Related / Similar Status : Government Of Ireland Living Alone Increase Scheme

How To Qualify For Jobseeker’s Benefit For The Self-Employed?

To qualify for Jobseeker’s Benefit for the Self-Employed, you must:
** be under the pension age, which is currently 66 years of age
** satisfy the PRSI contribution conditions
** not be engaged in self-employment
** be capable of working and available for full-time work
** be genuinely seeking work
** prove unemployment in the prescribed manner
** You can work as an employee, in insurable employment, for up to 3 days a week and still get Jobseeker’s Benefit for the Self-Employed for the other days if you are available for full-time work.

How To Apply For Jobseeker’s Benefit For The Self-Employed?

** To apply, please fill in the application form (available below) and bring it to your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office when you attend to make your claim.
** You should apply as soon as you are no longer self-employed otherwise you could lose some payment.
** To apply, you will need the following documents, in addition to the application form:

Download Application : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2022/64046.pdf

** Identification: your Public Services Card (PSC), passport or driving licence
** Proof of your address: a recent utility bill or letter from a government department
** You can apply even if you do not have all of the documents, but you cannot get a decision on your application until you have provided all of the documents.

Jobseeker’s Benefit For Self-Employed Rate Of The Payment

Your rate of payment will depend on your average weekly income in the governing contribution year. Reduced or graduated rates apply where your average weekly income is below €300 (gross) in the governing contribution year.
The current rates are as follows.